Prelims 2013 • Paper 2 (CSAT) • Q.78

Prelims 2013Paper 2 (CSAT) • Q.78
PrelimsPaper 2 (CSAT)2013 • Q.78
CSAT
Reading Comprehension Passage / Context

Directions for the following 6 (six) items: Given below are six items. Each item describes a situation and is followed by four possible responses. Indicate the response you find most appropriate. Choose only one response for each item. The responses will be evaluated based on the level of appropriateness for the given situation. Please attempt all the items. There is no penalty for wrong answers for these six items.

Decision Making / Situation Test: There is a shortage of sugar in your District where you are the District Magistrate. The Government has ordered that only a maximum amount of 30 kg sugar is to be released for wedding celebrations. A son of your close friend is getting married and your friend requests you to release at least 50 kg sugar for his son's wedding. He expresses annoyance when you tell him about the Government's restrictions on this matter. He feels that since you are the District Magistrate you can release any amount. You do not want to spoil your friendship with him. In such circumstances, how would you deal with the situation?
2013 PrelimsPaper 2 (CSAT)

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